| Titre : | Conservation agriculture in North Africa: from concept to sustainability |
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| Auteurs : | R. Mrabet ; R. Aboutayeb ; R. Moussadek ; M. Benicha |
| Type de document : | Chapitre d'ouvrage |
| Editeur : | Boca Raton [États-Unis] : CRC Press, 2024 |
| Format : | p. 227-257 |
| Langues : | Anglais |
| Langues du résumé : | Anglais |
| Catégories : |
Catégories principales 06 - AGRICULTURE. FORÊTS. PÊCHES ; 6.4 - Production Agricole. Système de ProductionThésaurus IAMM AGRICULTURE DE CONSERVATION ; SYSTEME DE PRODUCTION ; DURABILITE ; AFRIQUE DU NORD ; ALGERIE ; MAROC ; TUNISIE ; JAMAHIRIYA ARABE LIBYENNE ; EGYPTE ; SOUDAN |
| Résumé : | The North African region, comprising Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, and Sudan, faces multifaceted challenges including high population growth, youth unemployment, and increasing food needs, exacerbated by climate change and fragile natural resources. Despite being the origin of cereals, the region struggles to produce enough to meet its population demands. Soil degradation, exacerbated by climate change, poses a significant threat to agricultural productivity, particularly through water scarcity, drought, and erosion. Conventional tillage practices contribute to soil disruption and erosion, necessitating a shift towards conservation agriculture (CA) systems. CA, characterized by minimal soil disturbance, crop rotation, and residue management, offers potential benefits in mitigating climate change impacts and enhancing soil health and productivity, particularly in the face of climate variability. However, challenges remain in promoting CA adoption due to socioeconomic and institutional constraints, necessitating innovative policies and financial mechanisms to incentivize sustainable agricultural practices. The adoption of CA requires political commitment, inclusive governance, and engagement of diverse stakeholders, including farmers, civil society groups, and social entrepreneurs. Ultimately, the transition to CA systems offers opportunities for sustainable agricultural development, resilience to climate change, and inclusive growth in the North African region. |
| Cote : | Réservé lecteur CIHEAM |
| URL / DOI : | https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003309581-17 |
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